Iranians Seek Dollars and Gold Despite Censorship
Iran is facing a severe economic crisis, with the rial's value plummeting significantly. It has lost over 85% of its value in less than a year, and the dollar now exceeds 2.7 million rials. Despite government efforts to control the foreign exchange market, these measures have failed to stabilize the currency. The black market and smuggling activities continue, while citizens turn increasingly to gold as a safe haven. Currently, the government relies on a policy that allows it to sell dollars at a rate higher than the official rate to boost revenue, despite the negative consequences such as rising prices and inflation that burden the populace. Officials justify these policies under the name "Robin Hood Policy," claiming it aims to redistribute wealth from the rich to the poor as part of efforts to address the financial deficit.
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